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Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast

Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast

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"Star Trails" is a weekly podcast that invites amateur astronomers to explore the enchanting night sky. Join us as we highlight constellations, planets, moon phases, and other astronomical wonders visible in North America. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just starting your cosmic adventure, "Star Trails" is your guide to the captivating mysteries of the universe, all from the comfort of your own backyard.

Single Malt Sky, 2024
Astronomía Astronomía y Ciencia Espacial Ciencia
Episodios
  • New Moon Week and the Mystery of Missing Green Stars
    May 25 2025

    This week the New Moon arrives—perfect conditions for spotting deep-sky wonders. Discover five must-see celestial objects to track down while the skies are dark, from ancient globular clusters to swirling galaxies.

    Then, we dig into a colorful cosmic mystery: why do we see red, blue, and yellow stars—but never green ones? We explain how star temperatures and light spectra play a role in the colors we perceive in the night sky.

    It’s a shorter episode this week (Drew’s voice is a bit under the weather), but there’s still plenty to marvel at above. So let your eyes adjust, and come along for the view.

    For more episodes and resources for backyard astronomers, visit www.startrails.show. Share the wonder of the stars with friends and continue your cosmic journey with us. Also, connect with us on Mastodon @star_trails, on Bluesky @startrails.bsky.social, or YouTube @TheStarTrailsPodcast.

    If you're enjoying the show, consider sharing it with a friend! Want to help? Buy us a coffee!

    Podcasting is better with RSS.com! If you're planning to start your own podcast, use our RSS.com affiliate link for a discount, and to help support Star Trails.

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    10 m
  • Erased from the Charts, but Still Etched in the Stars
    May 18 2025

    As the Moon wanes and the morning planets take center stage, we turn our gaze to a part of the sky rarely discussed on Star Trails: the Southern Hemisphere. In this episode, we take a journey through time and space to uncover the story of Argo Navis, the largest constellation that no longer exists.

    We explore the celestial ship’s breakup into Carina, Vela, and Puppis, and dive into the nebulae, star clusters, and pulsars that remain in its wake. Along the way, we also meet a few other retired constellations, including a long-lost housecat named Felis.

    We’ll offer up some tips for viewing Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury, and mention deep sky gems to chase under moonless skies.

    For more episodes and resources for backyard astronomers, visit www.startrails.show. Share the wonder of the stars with friends and continue your cosmic journey with us. Also, connect with us on Mastodon @star_trails, on Bluesky @startrails.bsky.social, or YouTube @TheStarTrailsPodcast.

    If you're enjoying the show, consider sharing it with a friend! Want to help? Buy us a coffee!

    Podcasting is better with RSS.com! If you're planning to start your own podcast, use our RSS.com affiliate link for a discount, and to help support Star Trails.

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    13 m
  • A Crown, a Ghost Planet, and a Star That Ate Another Star
    May 11 2025

    In this week’s episode we’re chasing mysteries in all directions — from the icy edges of our solar system to the fiery hearts of dying stars.

    First, we explore the renewed buzz around Planet Nine, the theoretical ninth planet that may be lurking far beyond Pluto. New infrared data from decades-old space telescopes has astronomers wondering if we’ve finally glimpsed this long-suspected giant — or perhaps something even stranger.

    Then, it’s time to bask in the glow of May’s Flower Moon and spot a planetary conjunction in the early morning sky. We’ll also check in on the last few stragglers from the Eta Aquariid meteor shower and take a guided tour of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown — a small but mythically rich constellation that just might be harboring a nova-in-waiting.

    Finally, we explore one of the wildest stellar phenomena ever proposed: the Thorne–Żytkow object — a red supergiant with a neutron star trapped inside its core. It’s cosmic horror meets astrophysics, and it just might be real.

    For more episodes and resources for backyard astronomers, visit www.startrails.show. Share the wonder of the stars with friends and continue your cosmic journey with us. Also, connect with us on Mastodon @star_trails, on Bluesky @startrails.bsky.social, or YouTube @TheStarTrailsPodcast.

    If you're enjoying the show, consider sharing it with a friend! Want to help? Buy us a coffee!

    Podcasting is better with RSS.com! If you're planning to start your own podcast, use our RSS.com affiliate link for a discount, and to help support Star Trails.

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    12 m
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